Seplat Energy Plc has joined the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 as official Theme Partner for the Education Session, as the summit prepares to convene Africa’s largest cross-sector gathering at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 22 to 24 July 2026.

Under the partnership, Seplat Energy Plc will lead the Education Session at ASIS 2026, driving strategic conversations focused on reimagining education financing, expanding access to quality learning, and strengthening pathways for youth skills development and employability across Africa. The partnership is expected to shape high-level dialogue on how cross-sector collaboration can unlock more inclusive and scalable education outcomes for the continent’s rapidly growing youth population.

Seplat Energy Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading independent energy companies, said its involvement aligns with its broader commitment to sustainable development, particularly in youth empowerment and human capital development. The company noted that education remains a critical driver of long-term economic resilience and inclusive growth across Africa.

Speaking on the partnership, Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation, said the collaboration reflects the urgency of investing in Africa’s human capital at scale.

“Africa’s future will be defined by the investments we make in people today, especially young people. Education remains one of the strongest drivers of economic mobility, innovation and long-term development. We are proud to welcome Seplat Energy Plc as Theme Partner for ASIS 2026 as we continue to mobilise bold partnerships and scalable solutions capable of transforming outcomes across the continent,” she said.

Roger Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, said the partnership reflects the company’s focus on long-term social impact.“

At Seplat Energy, we recognise that education and youth empowerment are fundamental to Africa’s sustainable development. Partnering with the Africa Social Impact Summit provides a platform to contribute meaningfully to solutions that equip young people with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy,” he said.

The 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit is expected to convene over 2,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, including government leaders, global investors, development finance institutions, private sector executives, philanthropists, and civil society organisations. Through high-level dialogues, investor roundtables, sector-focused sessions and strategic partnership engagements, the summit will catalyse actionable solutions and financing pathways capable of accelerating inclusive growth and sustainable development across Africa. 

Convened by Sterling One Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the summit will be held under the theme: “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.”

“At a time when Africa’s youth population presents both a demographic challenge and a major economic opportunity, ASIS 2026 is positioned as a key platform for aligning capital, policy, and innovation toward scalable impact in education and beyond.